The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Organization…
What: High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death worldwide. One in three adults has hypertension, which increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. This is the theme of this year's World Health Day, which is celebrated every April 7. In observance of World Health Day, the Pan American Health Organization (…
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the…
Washington, D.C., 22 March 2013 (PAHO) - On World Water Day, Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne is calling on governments, societies, communities and individuals to become "water diplomats" and work toward universal access to drinking water and sanitation. "Together, we can make sure these essential…
Technical cooperation experts from the Pan American…
PAHO and OAS offer virtual course on the right to health and parliamentary activity in Latin America
The Pan American Health Organization/World…
Healthy teeth, gums and mouths are things people tend to take for granted until they no longer have them…
The second edition of ProPAN: Process for the Promotion of Child Feeding was…
Achieving universal health coverage…